It was just another sunny afternoon in the hills of Judah. Young David sat on a rock, strumming his old lyre while watching his sheep graze.
The sky was clear, the breeze soft. All seemed peaceful… until he noticed something—again.
From the corner of his eye, a golden blur crept between the bushes.
Yep. Him again.
“Back already, Ralph?” David whispered.
That’s right. David had named the lion. Not “The Beast” or “The Terror.”
He called him Ralph.
Ralph had been stalking David’s sheep for weeks, always prowling, always testing. But today, David didn’t grab his staff. He didn’t draw his blade.
He stood up… and told Ralph a joke.
“Hey Ralph!” he shouted, “Wanna hear what lions hate the most?”
Ralph paused.
David grinned. “Barbecue sauce… on lion steaks.”
Silence.
Then—no roar, no pounce. Ralph blinked. Stared.
And walked away.
Wait—what?! Did David really just joke a lion into retreat?
Maybe. Or maybe… something greater was happening behind the scenes.
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Did David really scare off a lion with a joke? Maybe not literally—but his courage wasn’t a bluff.
David didn’t rely on swords or speed. His strength came from his unwavering trust in God.
In Psalm 23, David writes:
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.”
This wasn’t just poetic—it was personal. David had faced wild beasts alone before, and every time, he leaned on his faith.
His humor wasn’t foolish—it was bold faith in disguise. Because when you know the King of Kings is on your side, even a lion named Ralph doesn’t look that scary.
🙏 Today’s Reflection:
We all face “lions” in life—illness, loneliness, financial fear, or aging. But just like David, we can face them with laughter, courage, and faith.
Next time life growls at you, smile and say:
“The Lord is my Shepherd—I’m not afraid of you.”
📖 Scripture of the Day:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5
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